IT Internal Auditor II - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

KinderCare Learning Companies is searching for a diligent and energetic team member for its Internal Audit team. In this role, you will participate in the planning and performance of IT-focused governance, compliance, and operational audits and consultations, with a focus on identifying and recommending control and process improvements in a timely and collaborative manner.

This role will assist in strategic and IT risk assessments by evaluating existing governance, risk, and compliance activities. As an IT Auditor, you will audit IT control environments, security, general, and application controls, including testing of applications, databases, operating systems, cloud, and networks. You will conduct interviews and review documentation to evaluate processes and controls design to run high-risk areas.
Responsibilities

• Assist in annual strategic business and IT risk assessments.
• Support and coordinate IT-focused governance, compliance, and operational audits including ICFR and PCI control testing.
• Perform procedures to research the business and IT area/function being audited.
• Prepare risk assessment and planning activities.
• Implement defined audit work program steps, and draft results/conclusions.
• Identify and/or help assess the potential for control enhancements or opportunities for management to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of operations.
• Develop key resource contacts across departments.
• Participate in discussions with audit clients and management regarding results of testing to validate facts and circumstances, and establish the basis for audit testing conclusions and/or reportable findings.
• Review company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Compile and maintain audit work papers in conformity with departmental quality standards and guidelines by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 or more years of experience in internal or external audit, technology and/or business operations, and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant IT standards and best practices (e.g., ISO, ITIL, COBIT, NIST).
• Experience auditing IT control environments, security, general, and application controls, including testing of applications, databases, operating systems, cloud, and networks.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) IT general controls.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills allowing for the ability to engage in multiple assignments.
• Success working cross-functionally with diverse teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to build and foster strong working relationships.
• Preferred Certification: CISA, CPA, CIA, CISSP, QSA, or ISA.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.